First Name: Last Name:

Grace Melliger
Grace L. Melliger, age 95 of Columbus died Wednesday; August 29, 2001at her home in Columbus.Funeral services are 1:00 p.m. Tuesday; September 4, 2001at Grace Episcopal Church in Columbus. The Rev. Andrew Wright will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday 8:00 am until 11:00 am at the McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue from 12:00 noon until service time at the Church. Burial will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery located in Albion, Nebraska. A lunch will be held prior to the burial at the church. All family and friends are invited. Grace L. Melliger was born November 7, 1905 in Albion, Nebraska to Fred A. and Fanny (Thome) Field. She received her early education at rural Boone County Schools and graduated from Albion High School in 1925. She married Ray Kincanon in 1926. To this union one son was born. In 1943 she married George L. Lemon. George died in 1968. In June of 1977 she married Albert Melliger in David City, Nebraska. Albert died in 1984. Grace owned and operated the "Hut Cafe" in Albion for 5 years. Grace moved to Columbus in the early 1950's. She then owned the "Town Pump" in Columbus for 23 years until her retirement. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Columbus, Nebraska. Grace is survived by:
Son Eugene (Mary Ellen) Kincanon Norfolk, NE
Step Son Warren (Barbara) Melliger Columbus, NE
Step Son Carroll (Doris) Melliger Columbus, NE
Step Son Milton Melliger Albuquerque, NM
Step Daughter Margaret (Richard) Nosal Columbus, NE
She was preceded in death by:
Father Fred A. Field
Mother Fanny Field
Brother Frank Field
Sister Nellie Stromburg
Step Daughter Doris Clemons
Husband George Lemon
Husband Ray Kincanon
Husband Albert Melliger
Memorials are directed to Grace Episcopal Church.

Frank Stachura
Frank E. Stachura, 69, of Columbus died Wednesday August 29, 2001 at Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral services are 9:30 am on Saturday September 1 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation will be on Friday after 3 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a vigil service at 7:30 pm at the funeral home. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 8-9 am at McKown Funeral Home. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery with Military Honors by Hartman Post # 84 American Legion Honor Guard. A lunch will follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Frank Emanuel Stachura was born April 4, 1932 on the family farm near Duncan, Nebraska to Emanuel and Caroline (Sock) Stachura. He married Julia E. Yrkoski on September 22, 1954 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church-Krakow. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War serving in the Military Police. He worked in shoe sales and repair for 25 years. He later worked in school maintenance at Platte College and Scotus High School until retiring. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post #3704 and St. Isidore Catholic Church. Frank enjoyed hunting, fishing, World War II history, traveling and wintering in Texas.
Wife: Julia Stachura of Columbus, NE

Son: Rick (Sandy) Stachura of Scotia, NE

Son: Ron (Chantelle) Stachura of Otoe, NE

Son: Roger Stachura of Cedar Bluffs, NE

Brother: Jim (Jo Ann) Stachura of Omaha, NE

Brother: Mike (Connie) Stachura of Columbus, NE

Sister: Eva (Fred) Lantz of Omaha, NE

Sister: Mary (Mike) Maguire of Columbus, NE
Nine Grandchildren
He is preceded in death by his parents

Michael James Cline
Michael James Cline, age 51, of Columbus died Tuesday; August 28, 2001 at his home. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Friday; August 31, 2001at the McKown Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Main will officiate. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. Thursday at the McKown Funeral Home. Michael James Cline was born January 8th, 1950 in Port Hueneme, California to Clayton & Bonnie (Cloud) Cline. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1968. He married Shirley Marquart on March 2, 1969. He lived in Columbus and served in the Army National Guard 143rd Infantry from 1970-1976. He was currently working at Sapp Brothers in Columbus. He formerly owned and operated Columbus Auction Company. He worked for 18 years at Henke Manufacturing and later at Greystone and at Bob & Toots in Columbus. He enjoyed antiques, auctions and car racing. Michael is survived by:
Wife Shirley Cline Columbus, NE
Mother Bonnie Cline Columbus, NE
Daughter Kamela Cline Columbus, NE
Daughter Kimberly (Terry) Martensen Monroe, NE
Brother Randy (Jane) Cline Columbus, NE
Sister Linda Graham Omaha, NE
Sister Debbie (Dennis) Kozak Duncan, NE
Sister Cindy (Roger) Want Rising City, NE
Grandsons Zach, Joey & Chris Martensen Monroe, NE Mother-in-Law Gertrude Marquart Hebron, NE
He was preceded in death by:
Father Clayton Cline
Infant son Kevin Cline
Father-in-Law Elmer Marquart

Rose Ann Tuma
Rose Ann Tuma, age 92, of Columbus, Nebraska died Saturday August 25, 2001 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday August 29, 2001 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus with Reverend Joseph A. Miksch officiating. Burial is in the St. Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation is Tuesday after 3:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Visitation will continue on Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. also at the funeral home. Rose Ann Tuma was born August 18, 1909 in Clarkson, Nebraska to Edward and Katherine (Patava) Loukota. She graduated from Clarkson High School in 1928. On September 8, 1930 Rose was united in marriage to Jerry Frank Tuma in Schuyler, Nebraska. The couple lived in Colfax County until moving to Octavia in 1948. They also lived in Madison, Nebraska for 3 years until 1965 when they moved to Columbus. Rose was a homemaker and worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Columbus as an aid for 9 years. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, and Catholic Workman. She is survived by:
Daughter : Donnette (Milo) Jedlicka of Schuyler, NE

Son: Gerald (Bernadette) Tuma of Schuyler, NE

Son: Ronald (Rita) Tuma of Columbus, NE
Brother : Joseph (Elma) Loukota of Wahoo, NE
Seven Grandchildren
Five Great Grandchildren
2 Step Great Grandchildren
1 Step Great Great Granddaughter
She was preceded by:

Husband: Jerry Frank Tuma

Parents: Edward & Katherine (Patava) Loukota

Son: Dennis Tuma
Grandson: Gerald Tuma, Jr.
2 Brothers: Edward & Rudolph Loukota

Sister: Lillian Abraham

Sister: Esther Rozmerin
Memorial may be directed to Family Wishes

SYLVESTER F. PROROK
SYLVESTER F. PROROK, AGE 88 DIED AUG 27, 2001 AT VALLEY, NE. FUNERAL SERVICES ARE 10:30 PM THURSDAY AT ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH IN COLUMBUS WITH THE REV. CHRISTOPHER GRIMMOND OFFICIATING. VISITATION WILL BEGIN ON WEDNESDAY AT 3 PM WITH A VIGIL SERVICE TO FOLLOW AT 7:00 PM, ALL AT MCKOWN FUNERAL HOME. VISITATION WILL CONTINUE ON THURSDAY MORNING FROM 8-10 AM AT MCKOWN FUNERAL HOME. BURIAL WILL BE IN ST. BONAVENTURE CEMETERY WITH A LUNCH TO FOLLOW AT THE CHURCH SOCIAL HALL. SAL WAS BORN NOVEMBER 16, 1912 ON A FARM NEAR PLATTE CENTER, NE THE FIRST BORN OF FRANK AND KATHERINE (KUSH) PROROK. HE HAD THREE BROTHERS AND FIVE SISTERS. HE ATTENDED WATTSVILLE SCHOOL AND KRAKOW BOARDING SCHOOL NEAR GENOA TO THE 8TH GRADE. HE MARRIED CLARA JAZWIEC IN 1937 AT ST. JOHN'S CHURCH IN LINDSAY AND UNTO THIS UNION DUANE AND MELVIN WERE BORN. THEY FARMED IN THE GENOA, ST. EDWARD, FULLERTON AREA UNTIL 1952 WHEN HE WENT TO WORK FOR KENT & BURKE COMPANY AT THE MERCHISTON RANCH NEAR FULLERTON. HE LATER CONTINUED HIS EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COMPANY AT THE RANCH AT GENOA. HE THEN WENT TO WORK ON THE TRAVELING CONSTRUCTION CREW FOR BEHLEN MFG. CO., WHERE HE WORKED FOR SEVEN YRS. HE WORKED FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBUS FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND THAN FINALLY RETIRED FROM D & L IN COLUMBUS AFTER 10 YRS. SAL AND CLARA LOVED TO FISH AND IT WAS ALWAYS A CONTEST WITH THEM WHO COULD CATCH THE MOST CATFISH. THEY DID SOME TRAVEL IN THEIR RETIREMENT YEARS, MAKING SEVERAL TRIPS TO VISIT HIS BROTHER FRANK IN CALIFORNIA. AFTER CLARA'S DEATH IN 1986, SAL CONTINUED TO LIVE IN THEIR HOME IN COLUMBUS UNTIL DEC. OF 1998. HE MOVED INTO ASSISTED LIVING AT NYE SQUARE IN FREMONT UNTIL JULY OF 1999 WHEN HE SUFFERED A STROKE THAT LEFT HIM INCAPACITATED. HE MOVED INTO VALHAVEN NURSING HOME IN VALLEY WHERE HE LIVED UNTIL HIS DEATH ON AUGUST 27, 2001. HE WAS A MEMBER OF ST. ANTHONY CHURCH AND THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY. SAL IS SURVIVED BY SON DUANE AND WIFE ZITA OF VALLEY, GRANDSONS GREG & WIFE LINDA OF GRETNA, PHILIP OF NORTH PLATTE, RONALD AND WIFE MISSY OF DAKOTA DUNES, S.D., AND PATRICK OF ONAWA, IA. GRANDAUGHTERS CHRISTINE, MRS MARK JENSEN OF ST. MICHAEL, MN AND VICKI, MRS DOUGLAS HEEREN OF LEMARS, IA., 10 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN, SISTER FLORENCE DUBAS OF GRAND ISLAND. SPECIAL COUSIN RITA TATE, AND SPECIAL FRIEND DENNY REIS, BOTH OF GENOA. HE IS PRECEEDED IN DEATH BY WIFE CLARA JAZWIEC PROROK, SON MELVIN F., AND 8 BROTHERS AND SISTERS MEMORIALS TO ST. ANTHONY CHURCH OF COLUMBUS

Chester D. Snow
Chester D. Snow, age 83 of Tilden, Nebraska formerly of Columbus, Nebraska died Saturday December 8, 2001 at Beverly Health Care in Tilden. Graveside Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Tekamah Cemetery in Tekamah, Nebraska. Services will be performed by Reverend Harun Gatobu and the Tekamah Masonic Lodge. Chester D. Snow was born January 28, 1918 in Competition, Missouri to Pleas and Margaret (Finley) Snow. He graduated from Tekamah High School in Tekamah, Nebraska. On August 1, 1938 he was united in marriage to Arlene Elliott in Logan, Iowa. The couple lived in farmed in Tekamah until moving to Columbus in 1965 where Chester worked for Behlen Manufacturing. He was affiliated with the Baptist Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge. His is survived by:

Son: Dennis Snow of Altaville, CA
Sister: Lois (Charles) Athey of Columbus, NE
Brother: John (Lucille) Snow of Denver, CO Four Grandchildren
Five Great Grandchildren
He was preceded by:
Wife: Arlene (Ruby) Snow
Father: Pleas Snow
Mother: Margaret Snow
Daughter: Nancy Christensen
Sister: Neva Rouse
Brother: Pleas Snow
Brother: Victor Snow
Sister: Joyce Snow (Infancy)
Brother: Wayne Snow (Infancy)
Memorials may be directed to Tilden Nursing Home

Charles J. Stack
Charles J. Stack, 66, of Columbus died Saturday, December 29, 2001 at his home. Memorial Services are 11:00 am Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at Highland Park Evangelical Free Church in Columbus with the Rev. Mike Neely officiating. Charles J. Stack was born March 21, 1935 in Butte, Montana to Charles H. and Ione (Craver) Stack. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Western Montana College and his Master of Education Degree from the University of Montana. On April 30, 1960 Charles was united in marriage to Donna White at Butte, Montana. He lived in Omaha for 20 years before moving to Columbus in 1996. Charles was Manager of Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management for Nebraska Public Power District in Columbus. He was a member of Highland Park Evangelical Free Church and active in Promise Keepers. He was a board member for the Boy's Club, Children U.S.A. board member & active with School Booster Clubs. Memorials are suggested to Youth for Christ Teen Moms, PO Box 1994 Columbus, NE 68601
He is survived by: Wife Donna Stack of Columbus, NE
Daughter Marilee T. (Patrick) McGrath of Colorado Springs, CO
Son James C. (Tricia) Stack of Colorado Springs, CO
Son Thomas W. (Sylvia) Stack of Gilbert, AZ
Brother William Stack of Butte, MT
10 Grandchildren That Love And Will Miss Him
Nephew Ray (Jerri) Stack of Missoula, MT
Nephew Robby (Malissa) Stack of Lola, MT
He is preceded in death by his parents.

Charles Vancura, Jr.
Charles Vancura, Jr., 86, of Columbus died Thursday, December 20, 2001 at Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral Services are 10:00 am Saturday, December 22 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus with the Rev. Joseph A. Miksch officiating. Visitation will be on Friday after 4 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a Vigil service at 8:00 pm. Visitation will continue on Saturday morning from 8-9:30 am at McKown Funeral Home. Interment will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Charles Vancura, Jr. was born September 8, 1915 in Valley County, Nebraska to Charles & Rosie (Klat) Vancura. He attended school in Valley County. On November 25, 1941 he was united in marriage to Clara Micek at St. Mary's Church in Elyria, Nebraska. The couple farmed before moving to Columbus in 1986. Charles was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and Holy Name. He is survived by:
Wife: Clara Vancura of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Sharon (Morgan) Stogdill of Council Bluffs, IA
Son: Alan (Sandra) Vancura of Hastings, NE
Son: Larry (Janet) Vancura of Henderson, NE
Son: Lyle (Jaci) Vancura of Columbus, NE
Sister: Rose Holoun of Ord, NE
Brother: Edwin (Donna) Vancura of Ord, NE
Eight Grandchildren
He was preceded by:
Parents: Charles & Rosie (Klat) Vancura and one infant sister
Memorials may be directed to St. Isidore Church or Donors Choice.

Elaine Borchers
Elaine Borchers, 81, of Grand Island, formerly of Columbus, died Tuesday, December 4, 2001 at Lakeview Nursing Home in Grand Island. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Timothy White will officiate. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus. Visitation will also be Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be in the Columbus Cemetery. Elaine was born May 29, 1920 on a rural Bellwood, Nebraska farm to B.R. and Fern (McClotchey) Creech. She attended school in rural Bellwood and graduated from Octavia High School. Following high school she baby sat and worked as a hired girl for several area families. She then worked at Woolworths Dime Store in Columbus. Elaine married George Borchers June 30, 1951 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church for 60 years where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was a member of the Trinity Circle and Quilters Ladies. Along with her husband she cleaned Trinity Lutheran Church for 10 years. She enjoyed flowers, gardening and spending time with her family. Daughter Donna (fiance- Larry Buss) Pritchard Grand Island
Sister Virginia Burroughs Alma, AR
Brother Benjamin Creech Silver City, NM
4 - Grandchildren
1- Great Grandchild
She was preceded in death by:
Husband: George Borchers
Father: Benjamin Roscoe "B.R" Creech
Mother: Fern Creech
Son: David Borchers
Sister: Rose Creech

Emil C. Kula
Emil C. Kula, age 80, of Bellwood, Nebraska died Friday; December 28, 2001 at David Place in David City, Nebraska. Funeral Services are 10:00 a.m. Monday; December 31, 2001 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Bellwood, Nebraska. The Rev. Jeremy Hazuka will officiate. Burial will be in the Presentation Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 3-5 p.m. at the McKown Funeral Home in Columbus and after 6:30 p.m. at the Church. A vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday also at the Church. Visitation will continue Monday morning from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the Church. Emil was born September 11, 1921 in Nance County, Nebraska to John and Ann (Shepoka) Kula. He received his early education at Nance County School #43. He then attended Fullerton High School.Emil served in the Civilian Conservation Corp prior to his enlistment in the Army. He served in the United States Army during WWII from September 10, 1942 until October 30, 1945. On January 15, 1947 he married Irene F. Lesiak at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Krakow. He farmed from 1948 until 1954 when he began working at the Co-op in Bellwood. He worked there for 18 years until his retirement in 1983.He also worked for several years for Van Berg Farms. He was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Bellwood, American Legion #327 in Bellwood, and a life member of The VFW Post #3704 in Columbus . Emil had served on the Church and School boards for several years. He was a volunteer fireman for 12 years. He is survived by:
Daughter: Angie (Delbert) Klevemann, Columbus, NE
Daughter: Cindy Sherman, Columbus, NE
Daughter: Maxine (Tom) Hough, Bellwood, NE
Daughter: Connie (David) Schmit, David City, NE
Son: Dave (Pat) Kula, Idaho Falls, ID
Son: John (Debbie) Kula, Schuyler, NE
Son: Tim (Grace) Kula, Shelby, NE
Brother: Thomas (Helga) Kula, Colorado Springs, CO
Half-Sister: Frances Johnson, Edina, MN
22 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren
Emil was preceded in death by:
Wife: Irene Kula
Father: John Kula
Mother: Ann Kula
Brother: Ed Kula
Brother: Louis Kula
Brother: Raymond Kula
Half Brother: George Kula
Half Brother: John Kula

Eva Catherine Shirey
Eva Catherine Shirey, 95, of Columbus died Thursday, December 20 at Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral service will be held on Friday December 28 at St. John the Baptist Church in New Haven, IN. Visitation will be on Sunday December 23 from 2-6 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a vigil service set for 4 pm with Rev. Joseph A. Miksch officiating. Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in New Haven. Eva was born January 24, 1906 in St. Mary's, Nebraska to Charles and Catherine (Haferland) Magsamen. She grew up in Pierce and worked at the Immaculata Monastery in Norfolk. In 1937 she married Elmer Shirey. The couple lived in Fort Wayne, IN where she was a homemaker. After her husband retired they moved to Wildwood, Fl where she lived for 42 years. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Wildwood. She was a past member of Barracks 3426 Women's Auxiliary, Wildwood Homemakers Club, Wildwood Garden Club, and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Women's Council. Survivors include one sister, Catherine Herchenbach of Columbus and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, seven brothers, and four sisters. Memorials are suggested to St. Isidore Church or St. Vincent de Paul Church in Wildwood, Fl.

Joan Schwartzer Goodman
Joan (Schwartzer) Goodman, 46, of Lincoln, formerly of Columbus, died Saturday December 1, 2001 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Lincoln. Funeral services are 10:00 am Wednesday December 5, 2001 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus with the Rev. Christopher Grimmond officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 pm Tuesday at St. Anthony Church with a Vigil service at 7 pm. Visitation will continue Wednesday morning from 9-10 am, also at St. Anthony Church. Interment will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Joan Goodman was born March 5, 1955 in Columbus to Frank and Kathleen (Holys) Schwartzer. She attended St. Anthony Parochial School and graduated from Columbus High School in 1973. She was previously married to Steven Goodman. Joan lived in Lincoln where she was currently the training manager for Wendy's Restaurants. She attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lincoln. Joan was a devoted mother and grandmother, enjoyed crocheting, reading, and music. She is survived by:

Parents: Frank & Kathleen Schwartzer of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Amy Jo Goodman of Lincoln, NE
Son: Jason Robert Goodman of Omaha, NE
Sister: Julie (John) Heimann of Columbus, NE
Brother: Frank (Kathy) Schwartzer of Norfolk, NE
Brother: Jim (Kathleen) Schwartzer of Cleveland, OH
Brother: Mike (Vicki) Schwartzer of Columbus, NE
Sister: Mary (Greg) Trease of Norfolk, NE
Grandson: Alexander Steven Goodman of Lincoln, NE
She was preceded by:
Grandparents and a Nephew Edward Schwartzer

MERYL A. POTTS
Meryl A. Potts, 88, of Columbus died Saturday, December 8, 2001 at the Columbus Manor. Funeral services are 10:30 am Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at the First United Methodist Church in Columbus with the Rev. Gary Main officiating. Visitation is on Tuesday from 4-8 pm at McKown Funeral Home and continues on Wednesday from 9:30 am until service time at the church. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Meryl was born June 11, 1913 in Newman Grove, Nebraska to Bertel and Agnes (Duhachek) Nelson. She received her education in Newman Grove. Following her education she moved with her family to California. On December 7, 1937 she married Ralph Potts in Yuma, Arizona. She and Ralph continued living in the Los Angeles area until 1947 when they returned to the Tilden, Nebraska area. In 1957 they moved to Columbus where they lived for many years before moving to Arizona for 5 years. In the early 1990's they returned to Columbus where she has lived since. Along with raising her family, Meryl worked for 12 years at Dale Electronics. She was also a hostess for many years at Louie's Restaurant in Columbus. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Columbus. She belonged to the Western Guild Circle and delivered Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and gardening. Husband Ralph Potts Columbus, NE
Daughter Barb Sedlacek Columbus, NE
Daughter Mary (Darrell) Mueller Chandler, AZ
4- Grandchildren
9- Great Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by:
Father: Bertel Nelson
Mother: Agnes Nelson
Brother: Lyle Nelson

Sarah "Sally" A. Ogden
Sarah "Sally" A. Ogden, age 56, of Columbus, Nebraska died Wednesday December 26, 2001 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday December 28, 2001 at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus with Reverend Gary Main officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation is from 8:30 a.m. until service time Friday at McKown Funeral Home. Sally was born March 25, 1945 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Ira and Alice (Ford) Talbot. She was raised in Norfolk, Nebraska. She received her education at Norfolk High School. She maried Raymond Ogden on November 8, 1962 in Madison, Nebraska. Along with running a day care center she also worked at Dale Electronics. Sally is survived by:
Husband: Raymond Ogden Columbus, NE
Son: Randy Ogden Columbus, NE
Brother: Robert Talbot Silver Springs, MD
Brother: William (Ardell) Talbot Colorado Springs, CO
She was preceded in death by:
Father Ira Talbot
Mother Alice Talbot
Infant Brother One

Stanley A. Tworek Sr.
Stanley A. Tworek Sr., age 89, of rural Columbus, Nebraska died Saturday December 29, 2001 at Morys Haven in Columbus. Funeral Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday January 3, 2002 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Duncan, Nebraska with Reverend Joseph A. Miksch officiating. Burial will be in the St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Visitation is from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus and after 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at St. Stanislaus Church. A Vigil Service will be held 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Church. Visitation will continue Thursday morning from 8:30 a.m. until service time at the Church. He is survived by:
Son: Virgil (Mary) Tworek-Hofstetter, Columbus, NE
Son: Eugene Tworek, North Andover, MA
Son: Edward (Jeanne) Tworek, Omaha, NE
Son: Stanley A. (Connie) Tworek Jr., Columbus, NE
Daughter: Mary (Keith) Wagner, Ogallala, NE
Daughter: Rose Ann (John) Buggi, Columbus, NE
Daughter: Paulette Paprocki, Columbus, NE
Daughter: Celeste Tworek, Columbus, NE
Twin Sister: Frances Zoucha, Omaha, NE
Sister: Bernadette (Jack) Deveney, Overland Park, KS
Sister: Gertrude Ciurej, Columbus, NE
Sister: Anne (Gene) Driscoll, Urbana, IN
Sister: Theresa Koziol, Cedar Rapids, NE
Sister: Florence Tognetti, Columbus, NE
Brother: Ben (Josephine) Tworek, Omaha, NE
Brother: Leonard Tworek, Columbus, NE
Brother: Ted (Rose) Tworek, Omaha, NE
24 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren
He is preceded in death by:
Wife: Mary S Tworek
Father: Frank Anthony Tworek
Mother: Barbara Tworek
Brother: One Infant
Memorial are suggested to family choice

Vera R. Brand
Vera R. Brand, age 72, of Silver Creek, Nebraska died Wednesday December 5, 2001 at Lincoln LGH West in Lincoln, Nebraska. Funeral Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday December 5, 2001 at the United Methodist Church in Silver Creek with Reverend Bev Minor officiating. Burial will be in the Silver Creek Cemetery. Visitation is 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday at McKown Funeral Home in Silver Creek. Visitation will continue on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Vera R. Brand was born April 25, 1929 in Gage County, NE to John & Mabel (Van Winkle) Andrews. She married Charles Brand on June 30, 1947 in Marysville, KS. She lived all of her married life in Silver Creek. She worked at Dale Electronics in Columbus for 17 years before owning and operating Vera's Cafe in Silver Creek until 1994 when she sold the business due to illness. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Silver Creek, the United Methodist Women, and the American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by:

Son: Jack (Ellen) Brand, Rapids City, SD
Son: Jerry (DeEtte) Brand, Grand Island, NE
Son: Jim (Nikki) Brand, Gering, NE
Son: Charles L. (Lydia) Brand, San Antonio, TX
Daughter: Frances (Darrol) Gray, Shelby, NE
Daughter: Rosalie (Joe) Beck, Silver Creek, NE
Nine Brothers & Sisters
17 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren
She was preceded by:
Her parents and her husband

Willard Lee Graham
Willard Lee Graham, age 72, of #22 E. Sandy Ridge Road, Duncan Lakes, rural Duncan, Nebraska died Friday December 28, 2001 at his home. Mr. Graham's body was cremated. Memorial Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday January 5, 2002 at Metz Mortuary Chapel in York, Nebraska with Reverend Gary Main officiating. Private family burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in York, Nebraska. Family will receive friends on Friday from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Willard Lee Graham was born September 30, 1929 at home in York, Nebraska to Marion Wm. and Clara E. (Thelander) Graham. He attended York City Schools and graduated from York High School in 1947. On June 30, 1950 he was united in marriage to Jane D. Wendell at her home in York, Ne. This union was blessed with a daughter Shelley S. and a son Mark A. Graham. He had worked for the Burlington Railroad. He was in the army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 - 1953. Upon his return from the service he became a printer with the T. C. Lord Co., Gillen Inc. and North Printing Co. in York. On June 1, 1970 he joined the printing department of Nebraska Public Power District office at Columbus, Ne. He later became the printing foreman until his retirement in 1987. He and his wife Jane then moved to Duncan Lakes near Duncan, Ne. to spend their retirement years. He was a member of the York Legion Bolton Post #19, the United Methodist Church in Columbus and has been an active member of the Duncan lake Community Association. His hobby of carpentry and helping friends with their projects brought him great joy. He is survived by:
Wife: Jane Graham of Rural Duncan, NE
Son: Mark (Gail) Graham of Omaha, NE
Daughter: Shelley Graham of Lincoln, NE
Brother: Robert (Dee) Graham of York, NE
Brother: Roger Graham of York, NE
Grandson: Eric Graham of Silverdale, WA
Grandson: Nicholas Graham of Omaha, NE
Step-Granddaughter: Denise (Paul) Bragg of Omaha, NE
Step-Granddaughter: Cheryl (Jeremy) Myers of Bellevue, NE
Step-Granddaughter: Laura (Waylon) Vajgrt of Omaha, NE
Step Great Granddaughter: Aidia Vajgrt of Omaha, NE
Step Great Grandson: Chad Myers of Bellevue, NE
Aunts: Theresa Crabtree of Grand Island, NE and Edith Hogue of Kingston, CA. Many Nieces, Nephews and Special Friends.
He was preceded by:

Father: Marion Wm. Graham
Mother: Clara E. Graham
Grandparents: Elmer Graham & Marie Graham/Durham
Grandparents: Oscar (Ida) Thelander
Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or Hospice Care of Nebraska.

Hirschbrunner
Barbara A. Hirschbrunner, age 73, of Columbus, Nebraska died Thursday December 27, 2001 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral Services 11:00 a.m. Monday December 31, 2001 at McKown Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Paul L. Rowoldt officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation is from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday and on Monday from 8:00 a.m. until service time at McKown Funeral Home. Barbara A. Hirschbrunner was born March 19, 1928 in Winnebago, Minnesota to Gerald and Mable (Dunlap) Benschoter. She attended Winnebago Public Schools. Barbara married LuVerne R. Carlson on December 2, 1946. She later married Charles L. Hirschbrunner. Barbara was employed at Dale Electronics for over 31 years until retiring. She was a member of the Dales Retirement Club. She is survived by:

Daughter: Kathleen (Brad) Hoppes of Springfield, MO
Brother: Richard Benschoter of Waverly, IA
3 Grandsons and 6 Great Grandchildren
She was preceded by:
Father: Gerald Benschoter
Mother: Mable Benschoter
Daughter: Jean Jacobs
1st Husband: LuVerne R Carlson
Grandson: Nick Jacobs
2nd Husband: Charles L. Hirschbrunner
1 Brother
Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society

Willard Lee Graham
Willard Lee Graham, age 72, of #22 E. Sandy Ridge Road, Duncan Lakes, rural Duncan, Nebraska died Friday December 28, 2001 at his home. Mr. Graham's body was cremated. Memorial Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday January 5, 2002 at Metz Mortuary Chapel in York, Nebraska with Reverend Gary Main officiating. Private family burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in York, Nebraska. Family will receive friends on Friday from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Willard Lee Graham was born September 30, 1929 at home in York, Nebraska to Marion Wm. and Clara E. (Thelander) Graham. He attended York City Schools and graduated from York High School in 1947. On June 30, 1950 he was united in marriage to Jane D. Wendell at her home in York, Ne. This union was blessed with a daughter Shelley S. and a son Mark A. Graham. He had worked for the Burlington Railroad. He was in the army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 - 1953. Upon his return from the service he became a printer with the T. C. Lord Co., Gillen Inc. and North Printing Co. in York. On June 1, 1970 he joined the printing department of Nebraska Public Power District office at Columbus, Ne. He later became the printing foreman until his retirement in 1987. He and his wife Jane then moved to Duncan Lakes near Duncan, Ne. to spend their retirement years. He was a member of the York Legion Bolton Post #19, the United Methodist Church in Columbus and has been an active member of the Duncan lake Community Association. His hobby of carpentry and helping friends with their projects brought him great joy. He is survived by:

Wife: Jane Graham of Rural Duncan, NE
Son: Mark (Gail) Graham of Omaha, NE
Daughter: Shelley Graham of Lincoln, NE
Brother: Robert (Dee) Graham of York, NE
Brother: Roger Graham of York, NE
Grandson: Eric Graham of Silverdale, WA
Grandson: Nicholas Graham of Omaha, NE
Step-Granddaughter: Denise (Paul) Bragg of Omaha, NE
Step-Granddaughter: Cheryl (Jeremy) Myers of Bellevue, NE
Step-Granddaughter: Laura (Waylon) Vajgrt of Omaha, NE
Step Great Granddaughter: Aidia Vajgrt of Omaha, NE
Step Great Grandson: Chad Myers of Bellevue, NE
Aunts: Theresa Crabtree of Grand Island, NE and Edith Hogue of Kingston, CA. Many Nieces, Nephews and Special Friends.
He was preceded by:
Father: Marion Wm. Graham
Mother: Clara E. Graham
Grandparents: Elmer Graham & Marie Graham/Durham
Grandparents: Oscar (Ida) Thelander
Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or Hospice Care of Nebraska.

Cecilia A. Schmid
Cecilia A. Schmid, age 95, of Columbus, Ne. died Sunday February 18, 2001 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday February 21, 2001 at St. Isidore Catholic Church with Fr. Joseph A. Miksch officiating. Burial will be in the St. Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will begin after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday at McKown Funeral Home. A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. also at the funeral home. Cecilia A. Schmid was born November 21, 1905 near Humphrey, Nebraska to August and Anna (Ripp) Hamling. She attended school at St. Mary's near Humphrey. She married Herman Schmid on September 15, 1925 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The couple lived on a farm near Humphrey until moving to Columbus in 1927. Cecilia was a homemaker and enjoyed doing volunteer work. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and the Christian Women. She is survived by:
Rita (Raymond) Berger: Daughter Columbus, NE
Lorraine Gallo: Daughter Columbus, NE
Arthur (Shirley) Schmid: Son Columbus, NE
Robert (Joyce) Schmid : Son Columbus, NE
Elizabeth Greisen : Sister Albion, NE
11 Grandchildren
21 Great Grandchildren
She was preceded by:
Parents: August and Anna Hamling
Son: Don Schmid
Son: Gerald Schmid
Sister: Anna Gleason
3 Infant Brothers
Memorial may be directed to the donors choice